The Minnesota Vikings have struggled on offense through the first eight games of the 2026 season. They rank 31st in total yards per game and 31st in passing, creating an unhealthy imbalance between the offense and defense.
Poor quarterback play has contributed to subpar performances from both Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, who, at their best, form one of the league's best receiving duos. Together, they have caught 49 receptions for 670 yards and five touchdowns.
ESPN believes better days lie ahead for the duo after the Vikings traded for Kirk Cousins this week, who is starting this Sunday against the Green Bay Packers.
Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison have largely disappointed, but help is on the way in the form of both Kirk Cousins and a favorable
schedule. The Vikings have the fifth-best remaining fantasy WR schedule. Jefferson averaged 98 receiving yards per game during his time with Cousins, while Addison was a WR3.
Jefferson has only three 100-yard games since the start of the 2025 season, while Addison hasn't recorded a 100-yard game since October 19, 2025.
But if Cousins, who has thrown for 2,340 yards and 20 touchdowns this season, can come in and feed them the ball, the Vikings offense could look drastically different in the second half of 2026.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Kirk Cousins could provide a spark to the Vikings' offense
